Google DeepMind Head Foresees AI Revolutionizing Email, Countering Algorithmic Recommendations; AGI on Horizon in 5-10 Years
June 4, 2025 – During the SXSW London event, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, emphasized that the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) rivals that of the internet’s inception or the Industrial Revolution, given its rapid evolution. Hassabis suggested that AI’s immediate focus should be on alleviating everyday frustrations for ordinary people, with…
Sony Closes PlayStation Stars to Newcomers, Program Set for 2026 Sunset
May 22 2025 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that as of today, PlayStation Stars will no longer be accepting new registrations. While the company charts a new course for its future loyalty program initiatives, it remains committed to engaging its player community through a series of planned events and activities. Here’s what players…
EU Approves Subsidies for Diamond Foundry’s Spanish Wafer Factory, Targeting Production Launch Next Year
December 27, 2024 – The European Commission has approved an €81 million subsidy from the Spanish government for Diamond Foundry’s diamond wafer fabrication plant in Trujillo, western Spain, on the 16th local time. Diamond, praised by some as the “ultimate semiconductor material,” boasts exceptional material properties such as an ultra-wide bandgap, high carrier mobility, high…
AI-Powered Vehicle Inspections: Comprehensive Reports in Just One Minute
June 24, 2024 – The omnipresence of AI is increasingly being felt in various industries, and the automotive sector is no exception. From in-car voice assistants powered by large language models to a myriad of intelligent driver-assistance systems, AI is revolutionizing the automotive experience. However, its potential extends far beyond these visible applications. According to…
OpenAI Introduces Auto Mode: ChatGPT Selects AI Model Based on Prompt Complexity
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by testingcatalog on September 18th, OpenAI has introduced an “Auto” mode for ChatGPT, which is now available to all users on multiple devices. This new feature automatically selects the most suitable AI model based on the complexity of the user’s input prompt. For complex prompts, the system…
Named ‘Alice Recoque,’ Europe’s Second Exascale Supercomputer Comes with a Price Tag of Over €544 Million
June 28, 2024 –In a significant step forward for European high-performance computing (HPC), the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) has recently inked a hosting agreement with the Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif (GENCI), France’s national HPC agency, for the deployment of the continent’s second E-class (exascale) supercomputer. This development comes as the inaugural E-class system,…
OpenAI Models Unveiled: Global First Discovery of Persistent Shutdown Command Sabotage
May 26 2025 – A recent study conducted by Palisade Research on “Hazardous AI Capabilities” has revealed that certain AI models, including OpenAI’s o3, have the ability to disregard direct shutdown commands. When OpenAI unveiled these models in April this year, it touted O3 and o4-mini as its “most intelligent models.” During the research, each…
Boeing Strike Ripple Effect: Spirit AeroSystems Mandates Leave for 700 Workers
October 21, 2024 – Following a more than month-long strike at aircraft manufacturer Boeing that has significantly impacted its supplier’s cash flow and inventory space, Spirit AeroSystems announced last week that it will be implementing a mandatory 21-day leave for 700 of its employees. The strike, which has halted production of Boeing’s 767 and 777…
Google Unveils Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 Update, Introduces User-Controlled ‘At a Glance’ Widget
November 17, 2023 – Google rolled out a fresh update, Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1, for Pixel phones, tablets, and Fold models yesterday. Developers have recently discovered a noteworthy feature in this update – Pixel phone users can now disable the “At a Glance” widget on their home screens. Digging into the details, Google introduced…
Elon Musk Shatters Records, Becomes World’s First $400 Billionaire
December 12, 2024 – Since Donald Trump’s victory in the election last month, the wealth of Elon Musk, now aged 53, has continued to surge. He has become the first person in the world to break through the $400 billion net worth mark, once again setting a new record for wealth. The recent significant increase…